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Sir Patrick Stewart, a British actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, just shared a video of him meeting his new foster pup Ginger – and it’s just pure emotion. The new pup is a pit bull, and it’s the first dog of this particular breed for Stewart and his partner. Celebrities adopting pit bulls are a powerful force against the prevailing prejudice associated with these dogs, as they are often mistakenly considered overly aggressive and not worthy of love.

The message of the video is clear – rescue dogs are so sweet, they can melt even the heart of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. So go ahead and adopt, don’t shop.